Great Budworth CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

This is a good school. It is not yet outstanding because pupils' progress and attainment is less strong in mathematics than in English and the overall quality of teaching is good rather than excellent. As a result of exceedingly strong leadership and improved teaching, pupils' attainment, particularly in English, has improved rapidly since the previous inspection.

Pupils make good progress throughout school from their starting points. They make more rapid progress in English but are making increased progress in mathematics. Pupils' attainment at the end of Year 6 is well above average overall.

The quality of teaching is consistently at least good with some which is outstanding. The performance... management of teaching is well led. Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and use questioning very effectively in lessons to extend learning.

Pupils say they are well challenged in many lessons. Pupils feel extremely safe in school. They say there is no bullying in school and are very aware of how to keep themselves safe in school and beyond.

Everyone in the school community is treated with respect. Teachers have incredibly high expectations of how pupils should behave and all lessons proceed without any disruption. Pupils have extremely positive attitudes to learning.

Leadership and management are outstanding. School leaders and managers have an exceedingly clear and determined sense of purpose. Together they demonstrate a relentless drive to secure future improvements.

Their vision for nothing short of the best for all pupils is shared totally by all staff who contribute robustly to school improvement. Since the appointment of a substantive headteacher, many improvements have been secured, including the development of an exceptionally rich and creative curriculum..

Information about the school

This is a much smaller than average-size primary school. Pupils are taught in three classes. Since the previous inspection a substantive headteacher took up post in January 2010.

The number of pupils on roll is increasing. In autumn 2010, the governing body took responsibility for the onsite pre-school for three and four year-olds and the children are now in a Nursery class with the reception children. This provision runs from Monday to Friday and is concurrent with school term dates.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is slightly below the national average. The proportion of pupils supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well below the national average. The school meets the current floor standards which set the government's minimum expectations for attainment and progress.

A breakfast and after-school club run by the governing body operates on a daily basis. The school has been awarded the Investors in People and the Basic Skills Quality Mark. It also meets the Financial Management Standard in Schools.

Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms